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Plant owner accuses Jet Enterprises & Holding of trespass, conversion
BELLEVILLE — A plant owner is suing Jet Enterprises & Holding for allegedly unlawfully taking control of a plant and converting it without authorization.JIVA Resources Inc. filed a complaint on...
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Man alleges injuries after plastic container collapsed
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Buckhorn Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, after he allegedly suffered injuries when a plastic container collapsed while he was leaning on it. James Spagne filed a...
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Consumers allege injuries from Just For Men hair products
BELLEVILLE — A group of consumers filed suit against the manufacturers of the Just For Men hair products, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Lee M. Abrego, Fredi M....
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Prenzler again calls out opponent over issue of credit card use
Madison County treasurer and Republican county board chairman candidate Kurt Prenzler said that stricter oversight is needed to cure a "culture of credit card abuse" that is ailing county government....
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Reform proponent suggests trimming Work Comp Commission budget by $10 million
Workers’ compensation continues to be a contentious issue in Illinois, with many business leaders and legal advocates pushing for more reform. Eugene F. Keefe, a founding partner of Keefe, Campbell,...
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Motorist accused of failing to keep lookout to avoid collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is being sued for allegedly causing a collision and injuring several people. Three people, including a child, are suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision Dylan...
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First Collinsville Bank of Madison County say borrower has defaulted
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County financial institution filed suit against one of its customers for an alleged failure to repay a loan originating in 2012. First Collinsville Bank of Madison County,...
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M Class Mining Health Protection Plan accused of improperly denying benefits
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing M Class Mining Health Protection Plan for allegedly denying medical coverage for his daughter following a collision. Jeffery Watkins, individually and as natural guardian...
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Man alleges motorist turned in front of him, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing another motorist for allegedly turning in front of him and causing a collision.Ronald E. Gowin filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in Madison County Circuit Court against Bruce...
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The auditor general has no clothes!
When a vain and foolish emperor is persuaded to appear before his subjects in a new suit of “invisible” clothes, no one dares to point out that he isn't wearing anything – except a precocious child....
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Illinoisans who vote for Madigan
Has there ever been a state politician as powerful as Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan? It’s debatable. But he’s certainly the king of Illinois, and has been for the better part of the past three...
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Driver, passenger allege motorist caused collision while using cell phone
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger from Madison County are suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision. Mary Murphy and Amanda Ainsworth filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in Madison County...
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Clean Uniform Company accused of negligence in connection with fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A car dealer employee is suing Clean Uniform Company, a floor mat provider, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.Keith St. Cin filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in Madison...
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Man claims fellow motorist caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man is suing a fellow motorist, alleging negligence resulting in injuries in a January 2015 collision.Ronald E. Gowin of Godfrey filed suit on Sept. 30 in Madison County...
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Landlord accused of having unsafe walkway
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured after tripping while helping a tenant move in to rental property.Linda Bruns filed a complaint on Sept. 27 in Madison County Circuit Court against Clay...
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Judge Ruth denied Phillips 66’s motion to dismiss suit alleging contaminated...
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied several Phillips 66 defendants’ motion to dismiss a man’s suit alleging the companies contaminated his property. Brent Bauer filed his complaint on May...
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Madison County denies liability in suit alleging damages from storm water runoff
Madison County alleges a property owner’s damages were caused by her own conduct and misuse of her property in a suit alleging property damage from storm water runoff. Jamie Betzinger filed her...
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Mudge seeks retention to second term; Longest-serving judge in state...
Voters in Madison and Bond counties will decide whether to retain Third Circuit judges William A. Mudge and Andy Matoesian in next month's general election. Matoesian, 79, is in his 51st year on the...
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Alton fitness center says customer should have known hot tub temperature was...
An Alton fitness center alleges a customer should have known the temperature in its hot tub was too high for safe use in a lawsuit alleging the man died after using the hot tub. Julie Stamper, special...
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In six weeks, three local firms pitch in nearly $800K to state Dem campaigns
SPRINGFIELD – Law firms of John Simmons, Randy Gori and Tom Keefe gave $779,734 to campaigns of Illinois Democrats from Sept. 1 to Oct. 10. Simmons Hanly Conroy, in East Alton, contributed $309,100....
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